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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.26, 654.11 and 230.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.26, 654.11 and 230.93 is: 346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.26 : 654.11 = 230.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.26/654.11 = 230.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.26x = 654.11 × 230.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.26x = 151,053.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,053.38/436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.24

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